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BC 60 ON 60 BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS Resorts: Living at the Heart of it All FINLAYSON POINT PROVINCIAL PARK, TEMAGAMI • ONTARIO PARKS Spread open a map of Ontario and you'll see lakes—lots and lots of lakes—and wide swaths of forested land, dotted with small villages and towns. Water and woodlands translate into the perfect landscape for resorts. Ontario has so much to offer when it comes to resorts for families to reconnect, to provide a home base to explore local wineries, craft breweries and fall colours, or to make the perfect romantic getaway. Many of Ontario's resorts are three- season getaways. Spring and fall are busy with visitors following food or artisan trails on a long-weekend escape, weddings and group get-togethers, family reunions and corporate retreats. As winter blankets the province, some resorts take a well-deserved break while others are perfect spots for families to play in the snow and for couples to enjoy a gourmet meal and snuggle up in front of a roaring fireplace. CREATE SUMMER HOLIDAY MEMORIES As a year-round waterfront property, Beachwood Resort in the Kawarthas has units from cosy lodge rooms and condos, to cottages complete with fireplaces and outdoor campfire pits. The summertime kids' program keeps young ones busy with arts and crafts, games and outdoor exploration. The property's all-inclusive activities include a heated outdoor saltwater pool, water playground and trampoline in the lake, canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, yoga and a network of hiking trails through the granite and towering pines of the Canadian Shield. Beachwood is also a leader in eco-friendly initiatives, including an apiary, top-notch recycling and an on-site garden growing greens and veggies for the restaurant. Lifelong memories are the kind created at Fern Resort, settled on the waterfront at Lake Couchiching, just a short drive north of Toronto. The resort's impressive list of facili- ties, activities and programs have been renewed for 2022 with a new lineup of evening entertainment, a renovated recreation area, daily sports events, two large multi-rider stand-up paddleboards and four "one wheel" motorized skateboards. Each of the 105 rooms and suites has a fireplace and most have balconies overlooking the lake. Fern Resort is known for a welcoming family atmosphere, one where everyone leaves having forged new friendships. It's a short drive to Muskoka cottage country's Bayview Wildwood Resort, perfect for a weekend getaway or an extended family holiday by the water. The lake, the welcoming lodge and the lakefront cottages seem miles away from the bustle of the big city. The resort specializes in all-inclusive family-style vacations with accommodation, meals, daily activities, a supervised children's program and nightly entertain- ment. Camp Sparrow keeps older kids engaged with canoeing, kayaking, biking, playing sports and building campfires. The day program for younger ones keeps them